New Essays on Aristotle’s Organon

New Essays on Aristotles Organon is a collection of essays by international scholars that examines the works of Aristotles Organon, including Categories, De Interpretatione, Prior Analytics, Posterior Analytics, Topics, and Sophistical Refutations. It discusses Aristotle and logic, the composition and order of the Organon, and the authenticity, title, and chronology of the treatises.

Format: Hardback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Organon is a comprehensive collection of Aristotles logical works, consisting of Categories, De Interpretatione, Prior Analytics, Posterior Analytics, Topics, and Sophistical Refutations. This influential collection, attributed to Aristotle, established him as the founder of logic and has profoundly shaped the development of logic for over two millennia. The chapters in this volume explore various topics related to each of the six works traditionally included in the Organon, as well as the manuscript tradition associated with them. Additionally, a comprehensive introduction by the editors provides an overview of Aristotle and logic, the composition and order of the Organon, and the authenticity, title, and chronology of the treatises that comprise these works. As an appendix, the volume includes a new critical edition of Book 8 of the Topics.

New Essays on Aristotles Organon offers a valuable resource for students and scholars engaged in the study of Aristotle, the Organon, or the broader field of philosophy of logic. By delving into the intricacies of these texts, readers gain a deeper understanding of Aristotles philosophical framework and the enduring impact his works have had on the development of logical thought.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367637897